On 4 Mar 2012, a CESSNA 170B operated by Amelia Reid Aviation LLC was involved in an aviation accident near San Jose, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During the landing roll, a tailwheel-equipped airplane veered right, the pilot overcorrected, causing it to veer left and exit the runway. The right wing contacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
Accident Sequence
During the landing roll after an uneventful touchdown in a tailwheel equipped airplane, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot reported that he applied rudder inputs in an effort to correct the situation. However, the pilot overcorrected, causing the airplane to veer to the left and exit the runway.
Damage
During the accident sequence, the airplane’s right wing contacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the outboard section of the wing.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.